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Add 3/72 and 5/60

3/72 + 5/60 is 1/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 60 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    5/60 = 5 × 6/60 × 6 = 30/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/360 + 30/360 = 15 + 30/360 = 45/360
  5. 45/360 simplified gives 1/8
  6. So, 3/72 + 5/60 = 1/8

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